Why You Should Never Accept a Counteroffer From Your Job
Here’s what you should know about what they are really thinking
“Never accept a counteroffer. If they weren’t good to you the first time, they’ve lost their chance to gain your loyalty and trust. What makes you think it will be better next time?” Christine Baer
The news you have been waiting for has arrived. The job you interviewed for emailed you to tell you that you got the position.
You pump your fist in the air in celebration. You tell your buddy at work about the news as he seems envious about your new job.
You start planning how to tell your boss that you are leaving. Should you walk into his office and tell him or send him an email? You want to remain on his good side in hopes of a letter of recommendation from him.
However you decide to tell your boss about it is not important. The company is going to take your resignation, huddle about it and decide if you are worthwhile to make a counteroffer to keep you.
If they do offer you a counteroffer DO NOT TAKE IT.
Why?
Trust Works Both Ways
Once you hand in that resignation you are never gonna be looked at the same way again. You will be…
